shabbat
Rabbi A.J. Heschel: Shabbat as a Sanctuary in Time
An excerpt from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s “The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man,” this profound article explores the unique role of time in Judaism. Whereas other religions sanctify space, objects or people,
Time Saving Shabbat Menus
This practical article provides links to recipes for complete Shabbat dinner and lunch menus designed for busy cooks who want to make special, delicious and impressive Shabbat meals, but simply don’t have the
57 Shabbat Dinner Recipes You’re Going to Love
This article from The Nosher, a Jewish food blog, provides links to more than 50 delicious recipes for Friday night dinner, including creative twists on traditional dishes as well as brand new ideas
Little Presents by Rami Kleinstein
This sweet, poetic song (3:43) by Rami Kleinstein paints a picture of the warm associations that come along with Friday and Shabbat for many Israelis, whether religious or not. See chorus in
What does Shabbat mean for Tel Aviv?
This fun clip (2:22) put out by the Birthright Israel Alumni Community demonstrates the special associations people have of Shabbat in Israel, whether religious or not. The makers of the video take to the
An Orthodox woman prepares for Shabbat in Jerusalem
This wordless video clip (1:41) takes us along for the journey as an Orthodox woman in Jerusalem shops, bakes, and makes her weekly preparations for Shabbat. Set to the heartwarming music of Aaron Razel,
Moishe House: Friday Night Shabbat Rituals
This less than 5 minute long animated video introduces the basic Shabbat rituals performed on Friday night, including the candle lighting ceremony, the Kiddush over wine, the ritual hand washing, and the blessing over Challah.
Hand-Washing Blessing in ASL
This video demonstrates how to sign the ritual hand-washing blessing in American Sign Language, which is especially helpful for those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those seeking to make their practice
Bread from the Earth: Food Justice Ceremony
This ceremony, meant to be performed before the blessing over the bread, encourages people to contemplate the source of their food, the process it went through to get onto the Shabbat table, and
A Shabbat Eve Meditation: Breathing Exercises around Shabbat Candle Lighting
This is a short poem written to guide a group meditation at the time of welcoming Shabbat, either before or after candle lighting. It encourages group members to focus on their breathing, using